This whiskey sour is built around Mahala Botanical Amber, a non-alcoholic amber spirit - a wonderful choice for whiskey lovers and the curious alike. It's bold, complex, vegan and gluten-free, with all the ritual of the classic and none of the alcohol.
About Mahala Botanical Amber
Crafted in Cape Town at an all-female distillery, Mahala Botanical Amber is a warming, smoky, spiced non-alcoholic spirit with notes of oak and a gentle heat. It has the oak-and-spice backbone a whiskey sour needs - at a true 0.0% ABV.
The History of the Whiskey Sour
The whiskey sour is a classic that dates back to the mid-19th century, when sailors added citrus to their daily rations to help ward off scurvy. Countless variations have followed - here's a 0.0% one worth making.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mahala Botanical Amber (0.0%)
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar)
- 1/4 oz aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas)
- Ice
- Lemon wheel and maraschino cherry, for garnish
How to Make It
- In a shaker, combine Mahala Botanical Amber, lemon juice, simple syrup, and aquafaba.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds to froth the aquafaba.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.
Tips and Variations
- No aquafaba? Use egg white, or skip the froth altogether.
- For a twist, add a splash of orange juice.
- For something brighter, add a sprig of fresh mint or basil to the shaker.
Make It at Home
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